Speaker


Pierre Claver Niyonkuru

Pierre Claver Niyonkuru

Journalist, Voice Of America, Central Africa Division

Governments, ICC should protect Investigative Journalism

“I am motivated by peaceful conflict resolution, non-violent communication, and justice for all. Committed to being the voice of the voiceless and victims seeking justice. Committed to defending human rights in particular advocating for journalists who work in the risky field of international justice, facing many challenges.”

Pierre Claver Niyonkuru is Burundian Senior International Journalist Reporter at VOA. 17 years of active experience. Bachelor’s Degree Holder in Mass Communication and Journalism. Judicial Reporter before the East African Court of Justice and African Court on Humans and Peoples’ Rights. Focus: Human Rights Issues, International Justice, Investigative Reports, Refugee Crisis, and Solution Journalism. Interested and works closely with the International Criminal Court, ICC, on cases involving the Central Africa Division countries. In Exile since 2015 because of his profession of Journalism. 

Twitter: @clavenkuru